Mariëtte Hamer
Mariëtte Iris Hamer (born 7 June 1958) is a Dutch politician and trade union leader serving as Chairwoman of the Social and Economic Council since 2014. A member of the Labour Party (PvdA), she was its leader in the House of Representatives from 2008 to 2010.
Mariëtte Hamer | |
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| Chairwoman of the Social and Economic Council | |
| Assumed office 10 September 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Wiebe Draijer |
| Leader of the Labour Party in the House of Representatives | |
| In office 22 January 2008 – 17 June 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Jacques Tichelaar |
| Succeeded by | Job Cohen |
| Chairwoman of the Labour Party | |
| In office 5 September 2000 – 16 March 2001 Ad interim | |
| Leader | Wim Kok |
| Preceded by | Marijke van Hees |
| Succeeded by | Ruud Koole |
| Member of the House of Representatives | |
| In office 19 May 1998 – 10 September 2014 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mariëtte Iris Hamer 7 June 1958 Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Political party | Labour Party (since 1984) |
| Residence | Maassluis, Netherlands |
| Alma mater | University of Amsterdam (Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts) |
| Occupation | Politician · Civil servant · Trade Union leader · Teacher · Activist |
Education and private career
A native of Amsterdam, Hamer studied linguistics at the University of Amsterdam. She is a co-founder and was chairwoman of the Dutch Student Union (LSVb); she later worked as an educator and at the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science.
Political career
House of Representatives
Hamer served as a member of the House of Representatives from 19 May 1998 and 10 September 2014. From 22 January 2008 to 17 June 2010 she was parliamentary leader; she was succeeded by former Amsterdam Mayor and party leader Job Cohen, who had just been elected to the House of Representatives. She focused on matters of labour economics, day care and emancipation. In the past she also focused on matters of education, social affairs. Hamer also was party chair in an interim capacity from 5 September 2000 until 16 March 2001.
Social and Economic Council
Since 10 September 2014 Hamer has been a Crown-appointed member and Chairwoman of the Social and Economic Council (SER). She was nominated to the position by Lodewijk Asscher, Minister of Social Affairs and Employment; King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands validated the appointment. She succeeded Wiebe Draijer, who resigned from office following his appointment as CEO of the Rabobank.[1] In the House of Representatives Hamer was succeeded by Henk Leenders.[2]
References
- "Mariëtte Hamer benoemd tot nieuwe voorzitter SER". Parlement.com. 29 August 2014. Retrieved 29 September 2014.
- "Krol (50PLUS) en Leenders (PvdA) keren terug in Tweede Kamer". Parlement.com. 10 September 2014. Retrieved 29 September 2014.
External links
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- (in Dutch) Drs. M.I. (Mariëtte) Hamer Parlement & Politiek
| Party political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Marijke van Hees |
Chairwoman of the Labour Party Ad interim 2000–2001 |
Succeeded by Ruud Koole |
| Preceded by Jacques Tichelaar |
Parliamentary leader of the Labour Party in the House of Representatives 2008–2010 |
Succeeded by Job Cohen |
| Civic offices | ||
| Preceded by Wiebe Draijer |
Chairwoman of the Social and Economic Council 2014–present |
Incumbent |
| Non-profit organization positions | ||
| Preceded by Office established |
Chairwoman of the Dutch Student Union 1983–1984 |
Succeeded by Robert Giesberts |
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